Haslet charter commission adopts bylaw edits, approves minutes and sets next steps for public outreach

The Haslet Charter Commission voted unanimously on July 1 to adopt a set of editorial and procedural changes to its bylaws and to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.

Adopted changes: The edits clarified the commission’s statutory authority by referencing the Texas Local Government Code, refined membership and vacancy language (including the appointing authority), specified recordkeeping requirements (including attendance), and proposed a definition for unexcused absences (for example, three consecutive unexcused meetings within 12 months would constitute excessive absence and could trigger removal procedures).

Motions and votes: Early in the meeting the commission moved and approved the June 3 minutes by unanimous voice vote. Later, after an extended review of proposed bylaw language, a member moved to adopt the changes that had been discussed and the motion carried unanimously. The transcript records those outcomes as unanimous; no individual vote tallies or named vote records were published in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: The bylaw updates align drafting language with cited state law, clarify appointment and vacancy procedures, and add operative rules that will guide the commission as it finalizes charter text and conducts upcoming outreach and rehearsals.

Next steps: Commissioners scheduled rehearsals ahead of the planned town‑hall outreach, tentatively targeting September for the first public session. Subcommittees will finalize materials and coordinate communications to neighborhood associations and the city for inclusion in the budget process if resources are required.

Ending: The chair closed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. after setting the next regular meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 5.